After more than 12 months of the other party refusing to engage in meaningful negotiations, our client’s property matter proceeded to a court-appointed Conciliation Conference in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.
Prior to litigation, our client had attempted to resolve the matter on similar terms, however those proposals were rejected and the other party maintained an entrenched position throughout the proceedings.
At the Conciliation Conference, our team presented clear, structured and persuasive submissions addressing the parties’ financial contributions, future needs, and overall justice and equity of the proposed division.
Following negotiations facilitated by the Court Registrar, the matter successfully resolved with:
Given the other party’s prolonged resistance to settlement prior to proceedings, achieving this outcome represented a significant and highly favourable resolution for our client, avoiding the emotional and financial burden of a final hearing.
The result reflects the value of strategic preparation, strong advocacy and effective negotiation at key stages of litigation.
